Events On This Month

Summer Exhibition 1st of June - 31st of August

The town of Sarlat takes the months of June, July, and August to display the works of a particular artist.

In 2003 the 'Dali in time' exhibit focused on the famed Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The timing of the show coincided with the release of the short animated piece Destino on which he collaborated with Walt Disney. It was also only 4 short years after Dali's death. The time reference in the title of the exhibit is a play on words as Dali's most famous work was The Persisitence of Memory, it contained several time pieces featured in the painting.

In the following years the town has had a different theme each year. 2004 was Mireio. In 2005 they moved on to Toutain. Toutain is of French birth but provides a variety to his work due to the fact that he left home at age 16 and had made a point of being a world-traveling artist.

Bodegas 1st of June - 31st of August

Bodegas are street festivals that occur annually. The whole town celebrates it's history as well as its modern life with music, food, games, dancing and general revelry. There is one in almost every town. While to numerous to list here they are definitely worth checking out. Once you decide on a town to stay in while you are in the Dordogne it is worth contacting the local tourism office to determine where a nearby Bodega is being held.

The street festivals, usually held in the summer, are so fun it might be worth doing it the other way around. Call the tourism office to determine where the festivals will be while you are in Dordogne and that will decide what town you are staying in.

Bordeaux Wine Festival 26th - 28th of June

France is known for its great wines, and the regions that make them, Bordeaux is of course one of the premier regions. While Bordeaux is technically not in Dordogne it is worth the short trip to enjoy the annual wine festival. This years Festival takes place in the early summer from June 26 2008 to June 29th 2008.

With a single tasting pass visitors will be able to spend their time in one central location tasting all the various wines the Bordeaux has to offer. There is also a vineyard pass that offers full access to those seeking to head out into the countryside and see where all of the action happens. Those with Vineyard passes will also be able to sample the wines as the tour each location.

In 2008 the honored guest of the festival will St. Petersbourg.Bordeaux is honoring their contributions to the world of culture. Bordeaux has taken this step to give Russia a 'window to Europe.